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Otterhound: An Ancient and Distinctive Dog Breed

This breed is large - sized. Males are about 27 inches in shoulder height and 115 pounds in weight, while females are about 24 inches in shoulder height and 80 pounds in weight1. They have a magnificent head, showing great strength and dignity. Their coat is rough and shaggy, which is a double coat providing good insulation. They also have strong and webbed feet, enabling them to capture prey both on land and in water1. The Otterhound has an extremely sensitive sense of smell, being curious about scents and able to persist in investigating them1.

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